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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.68, 838.32 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.68, 838.32 and 374.64 is: 516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.68 : 838.32 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.68/838.32 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.68x = 838.32 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.68x = 314,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,068.20/607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.83

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